Description
These Bang Bang Turkey Bowls are a delightful mix of flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Adjust spice levels to taste and set aside. This sauce can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days—it only gets better!
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until well combined and flavorful. The meat should be tender, juicy, and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Rice and Veggies: While the turkey is cooking, warm your cooked rice (leftovers work great). Then prep your veggies—shred the carrots and cabbage, thinly slice the cucumber, and chop the green onions.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a generous scoop of rice at the bottom of each bowl. Top with the savory ground turkey, then layer in the carrots, cabbage, cucumber, and green onions. Drizzle everything with the bang bang sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Add fresh herbs if you like.
- Serve and Enjoy: These bowls are best enjoyed warm, but they also make a fabulous chilled lunch the next day. The creamy, spicy bang bang sauce ties everything together in the most satisfying way.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lower calorie option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg